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CVE-2016-9180

perl-XML-Twig: The option to `expand_external_ents`, documented as controlling e...

Critical CVSS 9.1

Overview

perl-XML-Twig: The option to `expand_external_ents`, documented as controlling external entity expansion in XML::Twig does not work. External entities are always expanded, regardless of the option's setting.

CWE: CWE-611 Published: 2016-12-22T21:59:00.177
Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🔴 CRITICAL.

  • CVSS: 9.1 (CRITICAL)
  • Detected tags: none (tag impact: LOW)

Recommended actions:

  • Prioritize remediation based on business criticality and exposure.
  • Limit exposure and increase monitoring until fixed.

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